1. A wise judge will instruct his people; And the government of a man of understanding shall be well ordered.
2. As is the judge of his people, so are his ministers; And as is the ruler of the city, such are all they that dwell therein.
3. An uninstructed king will destroy his people; And a city will be established through the understanding of the powerful.
4. In the hand of the Lord is the authority of the earth; And in due time he will raise up over it one that is profitable.
5. In the hand of the Lord is the prosperity of a man; And upon the person of the scribe shall he lay his honor.
6. Be not angry with your neighbor for every wrong; And do nothing by works of violence.
7. Pride is hateful before the Lord and before men; And in the judgement of both will unrighteousness err.
8. Sovereignty is transferred from nation to nation, Because of iniquities, and deeds of violence, and greed of money.
9. Why is earth and ashes proud? Because in his life he has cast away his bowels.